Man struck, killed by Metra train near La Grange Rd

by: WGN Web Desk, Sarah Jindra

Posted: Feb 23, 2021 / 07:41 AM CST / Updated: Feb 24, 2021 / 06:55 AM CST

LA GRANGE, Ill. — A man was struck and killed by a Metra train Tuesday morning, police say.

The accident happened around 7 a.m. along the Metra BNSF line near LaGrange Road.

The man has been identified as 52-year-old John Jacobs.

Metra Alert BNSF – Extra equipment will depart Brookfield and make all stops to Chicago to accommodate Customers waiting for delayed trains.
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